Pesticide Training (Handheld Applicators) (PA6)

Category: Agriculture

Course Type: Short Course

Qualification: PA6

Course Details:

This course is suitable for those working in forestry, agriculture, horticulture or greenkeeping. It is based around the National Proficiency Test Council PA6 (Hand Held Applicators) Test and is designed to help people to successfully prepare for their tests. The course lasts for one day, with attendance required to sit the test on another day following the course.

• Putting PA1 information into practice
• Calibration of the sprayer
• Spraying Speed
• Correct use of concentrated and dilute pesticide
• Correct selection of nozzles and pressure for spraying conditions and type of pesticide used
• Calculation of area to be sprayed
• Wind speeds and other spraying conditions
• Practical spraying
• Practice for PA6 test

Certification:

NPTC Assessments take place on a separate day, usually a couple of weeks after training, depending on assessor availability and candidate ability.  Successful candidates will be awarded with NPTC Certificates of competence for PA6.

Next Available Dates:

8th June, 27th June

Course Fee:  £280.00 per person

Please note this includes 1 day training, assessment and registration with NPTC.  There is no VAT on our training.

Course Duration:  1 day (plus 1 day for assessment)

Start & Finish Times:  9am - 4.30pm approx

To open our Pesticide Application – Knapsack Sprayer (PA6) leaflet please click here

Within this you will find course details and a booking form which you can use to make a booking.  Alternatively, you should contact the Short Course Coordinator on 01387 242918 or shortcourses@barony.ac.uk

Entry Requirements:

Candidates must have undertaken PA1 training.

Additional Information:

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE):

PPE will be required for the purpose of your training and assessment.  For details on what PPE will be expected please view the PPE list available to download here

NPTC Assessment Schedule:

Should you wish to review the assessment criteria for the PA6 assessment, the guidance notes are available to download here

Funding:

You may be eligible for part funding to support the cost of this course.

For information on ILA (Indivdual Learning Account)  funding please click here